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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1968

Page

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Bias Remains Jobs Barrier in Vietnam and U.S. News Flashes

AP reports U S Air Force B52 bombers hit a Viet Cong training camp near Saigon as secondary explosions follow the strike. Concurrently Washington officials deny misuse of funds in a Chicago gang rehab program and Senate opponents sharpen their critique of the Sentinel antimissile system. In other dispatches, heavy rains ease Northeast water fears, de Gaulle gains a strong National Assembly majority, and an AP survey records 11 gun deaths in Ohio last week amid national gun control actions.

Saigon U.S Washington —P— Senate Senate For

Tragedy at River Plate Boca Juniors Stadium Stampede

At Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires a gate stampede killed 71 fans and injured 83 as crowds tried to exit Gate 12 amid warnings not to use that gate. Most victims were Boca Juniors supporters. River Plate played to a scoreless draw.

Buenos Aires Argentina Lima Peru Gate 12 Estadio Monumental River Plate Boca Juniors Boca Junior Jose Maria Pereyra

Inside Today at Ohio University Workshop for Students

1500 high school students attend an annual publications workshop at Ohio University. Athens segments highlight interests from pipes to pets as community pages note legions and sports results across the edition.

Ohio University Athens Sisters Athens American Legion Logan

Riot Burns Through Ohio Penitentiary

A riot and multiple fires hit the Ohio Penitentiary in Columbus with around 200 National Guardsmen and 100 state troopers deployed. Prison industries chief George Jones was among the hostages as guards fought to regain control. several workers were injured and fires spread through the facility, including the hospital and power plant, amid chaotic scenes downtown.

Columbus, Ohio Ohio Ohio National George Jones Prison Industries Harold Holt Jones Richard Brooks Maury Koblentz State Corrections Koblentz Columbus Safety Frederick Simon Simon Columbus James A. Rhodes Rhodes

Resurrection City Permit Runs Out

The Poor People's Campaign faced a deadline as its Resurrection City shanty town near the Lincoln Memorial saw unrest and tear gas. Hosea Williams warned of jail for participants while Ralph Abernathy denounced police actions and prepared for a possible confrontation with federal authorities in Washington.

Washington U.S. Capitol Lincoln Memorial Bonus Army Ralph David Abernathy Washington Monument U.S. Park Abernathy Williams

3 Bags Full Film Star Is Busted

Denise Darcel a noted Paris born actress from the late 1940s was charged with shoplifting 35.68 worth of underwear after being found with three bags full of merchandise outside a downtown Miami department store. Police report items included hose slips a comb mirror hair pins panties a nightgown and a bra. Darcel called it a bum rap before a show date.

Miami Fla Denise Darcel Miss Darcel

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